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QUIZ: Let's Talk Turkey: A Holiday Food-Safety Quiz
Answer to Question 2 of 8

Wrong, the correct answer is:

There's a greater chance of causing food-borne illness if you stuff the turkey.


YES

NO
 
YES. If you put stuffing in the turkey, it will become contaminated with any bacteria that are lurking making it another potential source of food-borne illness. If your family tradition includes cooking stuffing inside the turkey, you can avoid the potential risk of food-borne illness by using a food thermometer to make sure that your stuffing reaches the right temperature to kill bacteria--165 degrees Fahrenheit--during cooking. Also, be sure to keep the stuffing hot until it is served. A safer alternative is to cook the stuffing in a separate dish and serve it around the outside of the turkey platter.
 
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